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Home My WebLink About11/16/1998 City CouncilMINUTES OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF COUNCIL HELD ON NOVEMBER 16, 1998 The REGULAR SESSION of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on the 16th day of November 1998, at City Hall, with the following council roll call: Mary Blair Watts, Mayor Present Bill Longo, Councilmember Present Bemetta Henville-Shannon, Councilmember Present David Stanwick, Councilmember Present A1 Garcia, Councilmember Present John Dillard, Councilmember Present Dave Kovatch, Councilmember Present and with seven present, a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: Students also attended this meeting from The Colony High School who had previously been elected or appointed to serve in positions on the council or staff for the city. The students participated in a full day of activities at City Hall with staff members and participated in the council meeting. Following are the students and the positions they served for this day. COUNCILMEMBERS STAFF MEMBERS Nhi Lim, Mayor Rosella Diaz, City Manager Leslie LaMach, Place 1 Heather Martin, City Secretary April Reed, Place 2 Christina McCall, Finance Director Sarah Wilson, Place 3 Bridget Lewis, Police Chief Wynne Roberts, Place 4 Jos6 Esparza, Fire Chief Klm Stratton, Place 5 Brent Douglas, Public Works Director Natalia Anderson, Place 6 Casey Hogg, Planning Director Kelly Betancourt, Parks & Rec. Director Paul Hines, Human Resources Director Justin Zanchuk, Economic Development Director Katrina Bradley, Library Director ITEM DESCRIPTION SOURCE STATUS 1.0 ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS: Call to Order Watts/Lim Invocation - Justin Zanchuk, TCHS Zanchuk Presentation of the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance Scouts 1.1 Mayoral Proclamations: Student Mayor Lim read the Lim proclamations which were presented as follows; National Bible Week - Justin Zanchuk accepted the proclamation. National Children's Book Week - Katrina Bradley 00706, accepted the proclamation for the Library. Recycling Week - Student Mayor Lim will present this proclamation to the Student Council at TCHS. 1.2 Presentation of Survey Results by The Colony Itigh School Results not available, no presentation made 1.3 City Manager and Staff Reports Lambert/Diaz · Student Police Chief Lewis reported that National Night had been a success with 1147 participating in 24 block parties. The Colony received an award for the second year and Office Mark Phillips presented the plaque to the City. · Student Fire Chief Esparza reported that the Fire Department had been called out during the work session on a possible attic fire. He also reported the Fire Fest held on October 24 had been a success. · Student Director of Public Works Douglas reported there will be a citywide clean up on November 21 from 8am to 12Noon. Homes with a Thursday pick-up will get their trash picked up on Saturday the week of Thanksgiving. · Student Director of Economic Development Zanchuk reported that the staff is optimistic about economic development in the city. · Student City Manager Diaz thanked the council and staff for allowing the students to participate in this educational experience. 1.4 Mayoral Comments Watts/Lim · The North Central Texas Council of Governments is asking for data to be included in the 2000 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) · Phone Numbers for help in times of crisis were given out. Citizen Input - None 1.5 2.0 CONSENT AGENDA 2.1 Consideration of approval of the minutes of the council Hicks/ meetings held October 19, November 2 and 9, 1998 Devlin Motion to approve as amended - Kovatch; second - Dillard, carried with all ayes. 2.2 Consideration of authorizing the creation of bank accounts Ramsey for The Colony Economic Development Board and The Colony Community Development Board Motion to approve as written - Kovatch; second - Stanwick. Motion amended to approve using positions not names - Kovatch; second - Stanwick, carried with the following vote: Ayes - Stanwick, Garcia, Dillard, Kovatch, Watts No - Longo, Henville-Shannon Main motion carried with following vote: Ayes - Stanwick, Garcia, Dillard, Kovatch, Watts No - Longo, Henville-Shannon 2.3 Consideration of acceptance and award of bids to Groves Nelson/ Electrical Service in the amount of $15,300 for replacement Sparkman of wooden poles in the Parks & Recreation Department and approval of an ordinance authorizing contract for same Motion to accept and award bids as recommended - Stanwick; second - Henville-Shannon carried with all ayes. 2.4 Consideration of approval of a resolution supporting State Watts/ Work legislation with regard to Highway Department funding Council Session 11-9-98 Motion to postpone until December 7, 1998 - Henville- Shannon; second - Longo carried with all ayes. 2.5 Consideration of approval of a resolution adopting Stanwick/ Work procedures for administration, reporting and review of the Council Session council budget 11-9-98 Motion to approve with amendment to Section 4 (so it complies with the Charter) - Kovatch; second - Henville-Shannon carried with all ayes. 2.6 Review and approval of monthly council expenditures Council Motion to approve - Henville-Shannon; second - Kovatch carried with all ayes. 2.7 Review and approval of requests for payment of council Council expenditures Motion to postpone for clarification of TML charges - Henville-Shannon; second Kovatch carried with the following vote: Aye - Longo, Henville-Shannon, Stanwick, Garcia, Kovatch, Watts No - Dillard 3.0 REGULAR AGENDA: 3.1 Consideration of authorizing staff to proceed with the Dunlap/ Street Maintenance Program as proposed Lambert Staff presented new figures on three options for carrying out the street maintenance program. Motion to postpone until December 7, 1998 to review new numbers - Henville-Shannon; second - Longo. Lengthy discussion regarding thc three options. Councilmcmbcr Stanwick said it appears thc 50/50 mix of contractor and in-house is thc best option. Councilmcmbcr Dillard called thc question. The motion to postpone failed with the following vote: Aye - Longo, Henville-Shannon, Watts No - Stanwick, Garcia, Dillard, Kovatch Further discussion regarding options as presented. Motion to seek bids for a contractor - Kovatch; second - Dillard. After lengthy discussion regarding thc best way to proceed, Councilmcmbcr Hcnvillc-$hannon called thc question. Mayor Watts asked for a second and a vote. Councilmcmbcr Longo seconded and thc vote (to call thc question) was taken as follows: Aye - Hcnvillc-$hannon and Longo. All other members voted no. Mr. Dunlap advised that if wc go with a contractor, approximately $120,000 of thc funds will have to bc taken from thc $1 million to pay for materials for thc current street crew to kccp up with maintenance. At this time Councilmcmbcr Dillard withdrew his second to motion to scck bids for a contractor. Motion to postpone to December 7, 1998 - Henville- Shannon; second - Longo, carried with all ayes. 3.2 Consideration of approval of 35.42 acres of park land Persaud/ dedication and conveyance by JNC to the Texas Parks and Nelson Recreation Foundation (TPRF) to hold in trust until grant application Staff advised that this action would hold the property in a trust until the city is ready to develop. It was noted that infrastructure costs on this property would be significant. An Environmental Assessment (E.A.) will need to be done on the property, which Ms. Nelson advised, could be paid for out of her operating budget. Motion to proceed with the process, to get an E.A. and to get infrastructure cost estimates, with final approval to be given by the council - Stanwick; second - Longo carried with all ayes. 00708 ' 3.3 Consideration of approval of an ordinance granting a Johnston franchise to CoServ for the provision of cable television services in the City of The Colony Motion to postpone to December 7, 1998 - ltenville- Shannon; second - Longo carried with all ayes. 3.4 Consideration of approval of a resolution supporting State Lambert Legislation regarding collection of tax liens by municipalities Motion to approve - Kovatch; second - Stanwick carried with all ayes. 3.5 Public Hearing on application of Etienne Claeys Persaud regarding the preliminary and final replat for Lot 16R, Block 2 of Garza Little elm Lake Estates Motion to open the public hearing - Kovatch; second - Henville-Shannon carried with all ayes. No comments were made. Motion to close the public hearing - Kovatch; second - I-Ienville-Shannon carried with all ayes. 3.6 Public Hearing on application of Jurgen and Kelly Persaud Hesselbach regarding the replat of Lots 15 & 16, Block 11 of the Garza Little Elm Lake Estates and consideration of approval of replat as presented Motion to open the public hearing - Henville-Shannon; second - Kovateh carried with all ayes. Staff advised that council is being asked to approve the replat tonight so the property can proceed with construction with no further delays. Motion to close the public hearing - Longo; second - Itenville-Shannon carried with all ayes. Motion to approve the replat - Kovatch; second - Itenville-Shannon carried with all ayes. Consideration of approval of a final plat for Windhaven 3.7 Parkway Right-of-Way dedication, Phases I & II Persaud Motion to approve with P&Z Stipulations - Kovatch; second ltenville-Shannon. Mr. Nagel with Austin Ranch development advised T.U.E. 00706o is providing street lights along Piano Pkwy and Windhaven Pkwy. Motion carried with all ayes. Consideration of approval of a final plat for Memorial 3.8 Drive Right-of-Way dedication Persaud Motion to approve with P&Z Stipulations - Kovateh; second Henville-Shannon carried with all ayes. Consideration of approval of ordinance authorizing a 3.9 contract with Willy Acufia for provision of health Persaud inspection services Motion to approve contract - I-Ienville-Shannon; second Longo carried with aH ayes. 4.0 OLD BUSINESS UPDATE Lambert 5.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS: 5.1 Rolling Stock Inventory Johnston The inventory was presented to council for their information. Mr. Lambert advised this is something the council had asked for during the budget process and will be updated regularly. 5.2 Water Sales to Wynnewood Haven Estates Kovatch Councilmember Kovatch recommended the City Manager contact the residents in Wynnewood Haven to see if they would be interested in connecting to the water line at their costs. Discussion regarding whether the city should sell water outside the city limits based on our current and proposed capacity and needs. 5.3 Other 6.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 551.071 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE RELATING TO LITIGATION, TO-WIT: A. Wilson v. City of The Colony Council B. Donlevy v. City of The Colony City Atty. C. Gibson v. City of The Colony No executive session was held 6.1 Consideration of any appropriate action to be taken as a Council result of the executive session With no further business to address Mayor Watts adjourned the meeting at 10:55 p.m. APPROVED: Mary Bla~ Watt~, ~layor ATTEST: Patti A. Hicks, TRMC, City Secretary